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Molecular Basis Of Sex Differences In Cardiac Hypertrophy And Heart Failure, Maya James
Molecular Basis Of Sex Differences In Cardiac Hypertrophy And Heart Failure, Maya James
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Transforming growth factor beta ligands and receptors are known to be pro-hypertrophic and pro-fibrotic factors in the heart, and are known to contribute to the development of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure. It is well established that premenopausal females possess a lower incidence of these pathologies. We and others have observed a greater level of fibrosis in male hearts compared to female hearts in rodent models of cardiac hypertrophy. It is well established that estrogen is cardioprotective in that it can prevent the development of cardiac hypertrophy, as well as abrogate the development of heart failure following sustained cardiac hypertrophy. …
Efficiency Of The Targetron Gene Knockout System As A Transformative Protocol For The Mutagenesis Of Listeria Monocytogenes, Hilaree Noele Frazier
Efficiency Of The Targetron Gene Knockout System As A Transformative Protocol For The Mutagenesis Of Listeria Monocytogenes, Hilaree Noele Frazier
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The process of using electroporation to introduce plasmid DNA into host cells is a valuable molecular technique that is increasingly employed in labs worldwide. Electroporators are generally small and relatively inexpensive, making them attractive systems to use for a variety of purposes. Electroporation protocols are numerous in the published literature and encompass all cell types, from prokaryotic bacterial cells to eukaryotic human cells. The TargeTron Gene Knockout System by Sigma-Aldrich is an affordable option for the electroporation of numerous bacterial species. However, its use in Listeria monocytogenes has not been extensively characterized. Here we sought to discuss the effectiveness of …